Why? Why not have them captured by groups and then have them spayed and neutered and clip their ears. Those with serious diseases like Feline Leukemia can be put down if need be.
Feral cats are the result of idiotic pet owners, just like most dog bites are the result of idiotic pet owners, which result sometimes in some Dogs that have to be put down.
I am all for human safety, but just killing animals indiscriminately that do not pose a threat to Humans are habitats, like these pythons that got brought to Florida by stupid people (which should be killed given threat to natural habitats).
“Why not have them captured by groups and then have them spayed and neutered and clip their ears.”
If they’re going to live out their days at your place then fine. But spaying and neutering and then letting them go doesn’t solve the problem of cats annihilating local bird populations.
Feral cats have obliterated bird populations in Australia and the one thing the Aussies relaxed their gun controls for is cat hunting. They’re very serious about ridding their country of feral cats and they’re not so particular if the family tabby gets killed while hunting local birds.
Cats are destructive, just like pythons.
You merely enjoy the idea of petting one over the other.
Kill ‘em all.
Why don’t you provide several million dollars to get them off to the right start.